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Front Bumper: Replacement

HINT:

The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.

  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
    2. Remove the front part of the fender liner.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Part Of Fender Liner
      G03373751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures above for the LH side.

  3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER LOWER 
    1. Remove the 5 bolts and clip, and bumper cover lower.
  4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER 
    1. Put protective tape under the front fender.
    2. Disconnect the fog lamp connector.
    3. Remove the 2 screws and 4 bolts.
    4. Remove the 3 clips.
    5. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 6 claws and remove the bumper cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 2: Removing Front Bumper Cover
      G03373752Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER STAY NO. 2 LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and bumper stay.
  6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER STAY NO. 2 RH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and bumper stay.
  7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER RETAINER UPPER CENTER 
    1. Remove the bolt and bumper retainer upper center.
  8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH 
    1. Remove the screw and side support.
  9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH 
    1. Remove the screw and side support.
  10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER 
  11. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the 4 nuts and reinforcement sub-assy.
  12. REMOVE FRONT FOG LAMP ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and fog lamp.
  13. REMOVE FRONT FOG LAMP ASSY RH 
    1. Remove the bolt and fog lamp.
  14. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSY 
    1. Install the front bumper reinforcement with the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 65 N.m (663 kgf.cm, 48 ft.lbf) 

  15. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER LH 
    1. Install the front part of the fender liner.
    2. Install the 3 screw.
      Fig 3: Installing Front Part Of Fender Liner
      G03373753Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures above for the LH side.

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